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Freeman’s Appraisals, LLC

Independent, Impartial, and Objective

Our mission is to provide appraisal and valuation services competently, efficiently, and cost effectively for our clients.

Freeman’s Appraisals, LLC has provided comprehensive services to individuals, estate professionals, and institutions for over a century. These services include appraisals, valuations, expert witness testimony, damage claims, depositions, sales, and acquisition advice. As a result of our reputation, we have had the privilege of working with prominent family offices, estates, and collections from distinguished museums, institutions, corporations, and private individuals across the country.

Freeman’s Appraisals, LLC is an independent division of the firm that provides clients with USPAP-compliant appraisal services. This includes professional appraisal reports prepared for estate tax, gift tax, insurance, charitable contribution, damage claim, collateral, probate, divorce settlement, and equitable distribution purposes.

IRS & USPAP-Compliant

All members of the Freeman’s Appraisals team are IRS and USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) compliant. Each appraisal is tailored to the collector and the collection by analyzing the marketplace, market trends, and conducting comprehensive research. Our appraisers and appraisal reports satisfy the IRS requirements for qualified appraisers and qualified appraisal reports.

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How the Appraisal Process Works

We are committed to making the appraisal process seamless, thoughtful, and transparent. Here’s what to expect:

Review: We invite you to share photographs, prior listings, or documentation in advance. We’ll then assess the scope and discuss your goals.

Estimate: Based on your needs, we’ll provide a complimentary estimate outlining the projected cost and timeline. Once approved, we’ll send a formal appraisal agreement for signature.

Schedule: We’ll coordinate a convenient date for a non-site visit. During this time, our appraisers will carefully examine, photograph, and catalog the relevant works or objects.

Research & Valuation: Our appraisers combine proprietary databases, auction results, and insight from trusted market specialists to determine fair market value or other standards as required.

Report: You’ll receive a draft of the appraisal report for review, followed by the final version upon approval. The final report will be delivered in accordance with the intended use and industry standards.

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Professional Appraisal Services

Freeman’s Appraisals, LLC offers a full range of professional appraisal and valuation services tailored to meet diverse needs.

Below is an outline of the comprehensive appraisal services we provide:

Estate Tax. Appraisals are crucial for accurately assessing the fair market value of property within an estate.
Gift Tax. When gifting art, jewelry, collectibles, and other items to individuals, a formal appraisal is necessary to determine the fair market value of the gift.
Donation. Donating valuables to charitable organizations requires a qualified appraisal to determine fair market value for tax reporting purposes.
Financial Planning. Appraisals are an important part of financial planning, offering insight into the fair market value of collections and aiding in asset management strategies.
Equitable Distribution–Heirs or Divorce. In cases of inheritance disputes or divorce proceedings, impartial and objective appraisals are essential for dividing assets.
Insurance. Appraising valuable collections to determine replacement value aids in insurance coverage.
Collateral. A valued asset may serve as collateral for a loan, requiring a professional appraisal to establish fair market value.
Expert Witness Reports and Testimony. In legal disputes involving personal property, expert appraisal reports and testimony are critical.
Damage Claims. When assets are damaged, an appraisal is necessary to determine the extent of the loss in value and to support insurance claims.
Appraisal Reviews. We offer USPAP-compliant reviews of outside appraisals to verify methodologies, approaches to value, and markets researched.
Inventory Reports . Cataloging and photographing collections specifically for inventory purposes without a value component.